Renal Cell Cancer Progression and Recurrence

Learn the essentials of kidney cancer surveillance after a nephrectomy. Discover how regular imaging and exams help detect recurrence and improve survival rates.

Learn why personalized RCC follow-up is your best defense against recurrence. Discover essential surveillance protocols for life after kidney cancer treatment.

For people diagnosed with renal cell (kidney) cancer, surgery (called a nephrectomy) is often the first major step in treatment. Even after surgery, some patients face a risk of cancer coming back. New research presented at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium 2026 offers encouraging news: adding a newer targeted therapy to standard treatment may help […]

Finishing treatment for renal cell (kidney) cancer can bring a mix of relief and uncertainty. Many patients expect to feel “done” with cancer, but survivorship often comes with new questions. One of the most common is how to watch for signs that the cancer might come back. Understanding what follow-up care looks like and what […]

One of the hardest questions after treatment for renal cell (kidney) cancer is what happens if it comes back. While not every patient will experience a recurrence, it is something many people think about during survivorship. The good news is that there are more treatment options today than ever before, and many patients are able […]

Hearing the words “renal cell (kidney) cancer” for the first time can bring a flood of emotions and uncertainty. As the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell (kidney) cancer has several proven treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Research in this field is moving quickly and clinical trials can open […]